UMECUnited Mining Exploration Commission: A group of friends playing JumpGate-- "a MMORPG that launched smoothly, breaks from fantasy character setting, emphasizes PvP, and is the first persistent world space simulator that nobody talks about." ~Scorch

JumpgateTM supports a multitude of spacecraft, from the entry model scout craft to mid-sized freighters to advanced fighters. Eventually, much larger ships will be added such as bulk freighters, corvettes, destroyers and even carrier class ships. This will contribute greatly to team play as squads can pool their resources to purchase a large ship and several escorts. Every major ship system is very customizable and upgradeable. : engines, shields, sensors, targeting computers, electronic countermeasures, and of course weapons.

Weapons include the basic laser, advanced lasers, multi-barrel cannons, plasma/ion guns, and of course the gauss cannon. A large number of missile types are also supported, from the basic ship-to-ship missile to capital ship killing torpedoes to "shotgun" style missile packs. Missiles have varying degrees of AI; the pricier you go, the smarter they are.